Well-known daredevil Nik Wallenda has successfully crossed the Little Colorado River Gorge in Arizona on a steel cable without any form of safety devices.

Wallenda, now 34, is famous for his dangerous tightrope walks. In fact, he holds seven Guinness world records. In 2012, he also became the first person to ever complete a similar stunt over the Niagara [nahy-AG-ruh, -AG-er-uh] Falls in New York.

His most recent achievement was broadcasted on television last month. For almost 23 minutes, Wallenda walked over a two-inch tightrope that was a quarter of a mile long. The tightrope was also suspended 1,500 feet above the Little Colorado River.

Wallenda has always dreamed of walking above the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Prior to the event, Wallenda expressed confidence that he could safely perform the stunt. Having a family has also become one of his inspirations in finishing the tightrope walk.

Although Wallenda’s attempt was a success, critics are still panning on how the event was misleading. Wallenda claims that he has crossed the Grand Canyon, when in fact; he crossed only the gorge above the Navajo Nation near the said canyon.

Some members of the Navajo Nation have also become worried that the dangerous event may just be a publicity stunt.

Nonetheless, a spokesperson from the tribe took the event positively, believing that broadcasting the event can actually tell the world that the Novajo culture and tradition still remain.